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[#1071] Rewrite the following sentence using the correct tense of the verbs givenin the brackets: Sanchit (standing) across the road and (wait) for me. When he (see) me, he (wave) to me. I could not understand what he (say) because the moving vehicles (make) so much noise.
Correct Answer
(C) was standing, was waiting, saw, waved, was saying, were making
Explanation
Solution: The original sentence is in the past continuous tense , which indicates ongoing actions in the past. To maintain the same tense throughout the sentence, we need to use the past continuous tense for all the verbs. Rewritten sentence: Sanchit was standing across the road and was waiting for me. When he saw me, he waved to me. I could not understand what he was saying because the moving vehicles were making so much noise. In the rewritten sentence, all the verbs are in the past continuous tense, ensuring consistency with the original tense of the sentence. The other options do not maintain the same tense throughout the sentence, making Option C the correct answer.
[#1072] Fill in the blank with the verb in its correct form: I _______ very tired. So I lay down on the bed and went to sleep. (be)
Correct Answer
(C) was
Explanation
Solution: n the given sentence "I was very tired. So I lay down on the bed and went to sleep," the verb " was " is in its correct form to fill in the blank. It is the past tense form of the verb " be " used for the pronoun "I." The sentence is talking about the subject's state of being tired in the past. The past tense form " was " is the appropriate choice for this context. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, " am ," is in the present tense and does not match the past tense context of the sentence. Option B, " will be ," is in the future tense and is not relevant to the past situation described. Option D, " have been ," is in the present perfect tense and is also not appropriate for describing a past condition. Therefore, the correct answer is " was " (Option C).
[#1073] Fill in the blank using the correct tense form: Proteins ________ carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
Correct Answer
(C) contain
Explanation
Solution: In the given sentence " Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen ," the verb " contain " is in its correct tense form to fill in the blank. It is in the simple present tense , which is used to talk about general truths, facts, or things that are always true. The sentence is stating a general fact about proteins, which is that they always contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Therefore, the correct tense form is " contain ." The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, " contains ," is in the simple present tense, but it is used for a singular subject, not suitable for "proteins" which is plural. Option B, " containing ," is in the present participle form and is not the correct tense for this sentence. Option D, " contained ," is in the past tense and does not match the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " contain " (Option C)
[#1074] Choose the best form of the verb given in the bracket to complete the sentence:When we heard the good news, we were ____________. (delight)
Correct Answer
(B) Delighted
Explanation
Solution: In the given sentence " When we heard the good news, we were delighted , " the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence is " delighted ." The word " delighted " is the past participle form of the verb "delight." The sentence is in the past tense , and the past participle " delighted " is used as an adjective to describe the state of being very pleased or filled with joy upon hearing the good news. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, " Delight ," is the base form of the verb and does not fit the context of the sentence. Option C, " Delighting ," is the present participle form and is not appropriate for the past tense of the sentence. Option D, " Delightful ," is an adjective but does not function as the correct past tense verb form required in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " Delighted " (Option B).
[#1075] Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. You ______ always _______ your things. Put them into their bag.
Correct Answer
(A) are/losing
Explanation
Solution: In the given sentence "You are always losing your things. Put them into their bag," the words " are " and " losing " are the most appropriate to fill in the blanks. The present continuous tense is used in the first blank, which is formed using the auxiliary verb " are " and the present participle " -ing " form of the verb " lose ." The present continuous tense describes actions that are happening at the moment or habits that are recurring. In the second blank, the base form of the verb " lose " is used, as the sentence is giving a general instruction or command to put the things into their bag. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option B, "are/lost," does not fit the context as it combines the present tense " are " with the past participle " lost ," which is not grammatically correct. Option C, "have/lost," is in the present perfect tense, which is not required in this sentence. Option D, "shall/have been losing," is in the future perfect continuous tense and does not match the present tense context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " are/losing " (Option A).